NEW YORK -- The U.S. Commerce Department finalized a rule Tuesday that will prohibit imports of certain Chinese software and hardware involving connected cars on national security grounds, effectively banning passenger vehicles from China.
Biden administration's final rule effectively shuts out Chinese cars

Pony.ai operates robotaxis in various cities in China, as well as in California. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
NEW YORK -- The U.S. Commerce Department finalized a rule Tuesday that will prohibit imports of certain Chinese software and hardware involving connected cars on national security grounds, effectively banning passenger vehicles from China.